Star of Extinction
Star of Extinction is a Mythic Sorcery from Ixalan (161) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.74 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Star of Extinction suits collectors and players working on Ixalan who need the Mythic slot. Treat $2.74 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Star of Extinction from Ixalan?
Star of Extinction is a Sorcery in Ixalan numbered 161. Mana cost {5}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Star of Extinction (161) is a chase-tier Mythic Sorcery in Ixalan. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Ixalan.
What is Star of Extinction worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.74 for Star of Extinction. Low and high spread runs $2.74 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.98; foil: $2.74; Normal: $1.23. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Ixalan |
|---|---|
| Number | 161 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.74 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.98 |
| cardmarket | $0.98 |
| foil | $2.74 |
| Normal | $1.23 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Star of Extinction?
Star of Extinction is a Mythic printing in Ixalan. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Star of Extinction?
Star of Extinction lists as Sorcery. Artist: Chris Rahn. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 161 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic. The set released in 2017.
Cactaur's take
Star of Extinction (161) is a chase-tier Mythic Sorcery in Ixalan. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Star of Extinction is catalogued as Mythic Sorcery in Ixalan, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.74 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.98; foil: $2.74; Normal: $1.23).
- Mana cost {5}{R}{R} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.74 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Star of Extinction from Ixalan?
Star of Extinction is a Mythic Sorcery from Ixalan numbered 161 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Star of Extinction worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.74 for ungraded Star of Extinction. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Star of Extinction?
Star of Extinction is catalogued as Mythic in Ixalan. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Star of Extinction legal in Commander or Standard?
Star of Extinction shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Star of Extinction trade at a premium?
Star of Extinction combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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